| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $194.35 | 8.750% | $211.3556 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.77 | 7.700% | $160.2253 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.72 | 8.316% | $234.7424 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.28 | 12.366% | $220.552 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.91 | 8.441% | $212.4468 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.62 | 7.529% | $75.937 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.52 | 11.327% | $166.4561 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.17 | $1,281.7152 | $1,281.73 | $1,281.75 | $1,281.70 | |